On September 15, Poland will play Qatar at the Volleyball World Championship. Here’s a look at what to expect.
Poland
The Polish national team is a powerhouse in volleyball, currently at the top of the world rankings. They recently won the Nations League by defeating Italy in straight sets in the final.
Poland started this World Championship with a victory over Romania, winning 34:32, 25:15, and 25:19. The first set was challenging, but they quickly dominated the match afterward. Poland aims to lead their group and compete for the title. As three-time world champions, they are in strong form and have the potential to repeat their past success. The real challenges will come in the knockout stages, but for now, it’s important for them to reach their peak performance and build confidence.
Qatar
Expectations for Qatar are not high in this tournament. Even reaching the knockout stage would be a significant achievement for them. They faced the Netherlands in their opening match and lost in four sets—25:18, 25:23, 26:28, 25:23.
Regionally, Qatar has performed well; they finished third in their last Asian tournament after beating South Korea in the consolation final. In this match, their focus is more on gaining experience against a strong opponent rather than aiming for victory. The group draw indicates that advancing to the playoffs is unlikely, with their best chance of a win coming in the final round against Romania.
Match prediction
Poland and Qatar have never played against each other before. In this matchup, Poland is the clear favorite, and bookmakers expect them to win in three sets. It will be challenging for Qatar to provide serious competition, but betting on over 127.5 total points seems like a good option.